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Hollywood Bowl GroupCHIX:BOWLL -0.86%93 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.52 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 9.07. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BOWLL with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 693 Travel & Leisure companies, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks better than 63.35% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hollywood Bowl Group's enterprise value is £687.7 Mil.
Hollywood Bowl Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £91.5 Mil. Therefore, Hollywood Bowl Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hollywood Bowl Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BOWLl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.24 Med: 9.07 Max: 20.27
Current: 7.52
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hollywood Bowl Group was 20.27. The lowest was 5.24. And the median was 9.07.
CHIX:BOWLl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 63.35% of 693
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 9.87
vs CHIX:BOWLl: 7.52
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Hollywood Bowl Group (CHIX:BOWLl) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Hollywood Bowl Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Hollywood Bowl Group's share price for today is £2.88.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hollywood Bowl Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.198.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Hollywood Bowl Group's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CHIX:BOWLL vs AS, HAS, LTH: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Hollywood Bowl Group's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hollywood Bowl Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hollywood Bowl Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hollywood Bowl Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Hollywood Bowl Group's current Enterprise Value is £687.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hollywood Bowl Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £91.5 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Hollywood Bowl Group (CHIX:BOWLL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.52 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hollywood Bowl Group. This is 17% below median its historical median of 9.07. Over the past decade, Hollywood Bowl Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.24 to 20.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks #254 out of 693 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Hollywood Bowl Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hollywood Bowl Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.52 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 9.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.24 to a high of 20.27. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.87. Hollywood Bowl Group's value of 7.52 is 23.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks #254 out of 693 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hollywood Bowl Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hollywood Bowl Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks #254 out of 693 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Hollywood Bowl Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.87. Hollywood Bowl Group's value of 7.52 is 23.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Hollywood Bowl Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.24 to 20.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.07 vs. the industry median of 9.87, Hollywood Bowl Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.87, based on 693 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hollywood Bowl Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.52 is 23.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hollywood Bowl Group. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hollywood Bowl Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.52, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 9.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hollywood Bowl Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hollywood Bowl Group (CHIX:BOWLL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.37, compared to a current price of £2.88 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.52, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 9.07 and 23.8% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.87. Hollywood Bowl Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hollywood Bowl Group (CHIX:BOWLL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.52 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Hollywood Bowl Group (CHIX:BOWLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hollywood Bowl Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.88 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.37.
GuruFocus considers Hollywood Bowl Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BOWLL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.52 (17% below median its 10-year median of 9.07)
GF Value™: £3.37 vs. price of £2.88 (14.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% below the Travel & Leisure median (#254 of 693)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BOWLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC is principally engaged in operating ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centres, supplying and installing bowling equipment, and developing new centres and related activities. The company operates brands including Hollywood Bowl, Splitsville, and Puttstars, with activities focused on leisure and entertainment venues offering bowling and mini-golf. It has two operating segments: i) the provision of ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centres in the United Kingdom, and ii) the provision of ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centres and the installation of bowling equipment in Canada. The majority of revenue is generated from the UK segment from the provision of activities like Bowling, Food and drink, Amusements and Others.
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